Personal Assistant - 12 Month FTC

Stylish, grounded, uplifting - these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive - and importantly - good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant who will support our Exec team. This role will involve managing diaries (including scheduling all meetings), appointments and general personal administration. Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management experience is a must, alongside exceptional organisational skills, keen eye for detail, can-do attitude, willingness to learn and a calm/level-headed manner.

This position is for a 12 Month Maternity Cover role; candidates must be comfortable with this before applying.

• Extensively manage the diaries and agendas across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Provide background information on all meetings, both internal and external making sure the Executives are briefed ahead of meetings.
• Support the production of presentations and papers.
• Help with the planning and organising of company events, including team strategy days and companywide social events.
• Own distribution lists for teams.
• Work closely with our PA team, and support with the management of the Founder’s schedule.
• Manage travel and expenses, including international travel.
• Support with general administration and keeping on track of projects.

• Solid experience previously as a Personal Assistant.
• Strong calendar and time management skills.
• High level of organisation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, completing them with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Mail Merges, PowerPoint).
• Flexibility in approach and very strong on teamwork.
• A strong communicator who can influence at all levels with a positive, proactive and professional attitude.
• Solution-oriented problem solver.
• Fantastic attention to detail.
• Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Conscientious, reliable, and able to multitask.
• Comfortable around dogs.

• At Boden, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver.
• We keep things simple. We say what we mean, keep each other in the loop, and follow through on what we’ve said we’ll do.
• We care about doing a good job - and we care about each other.
• We’re always kind, often honest, and we will push for high standards without making it heavy.
• We know what we’re good at, we lean on each other when needed, and we show up as a team - taking ownership and getting things done together.

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance.
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household.
• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.